Interdisciplinary and subject-specific advising is available for students in academic programs across African Studies, Ancient Studies, Anthropology, Art History, and Musicology at Faculty 07.

As part of the university’s implementation of the Zukunftsvertrag with the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, several initiatives have been launched at the Institute of Ancient Studies (IAW), the Institute of Anthropology and African Studies (ifeas), and the Institute of Art History and Musicology (IKM), especially aimed at B.A. students at different stages of their academic journey.

Project Highlights:

• A student mentoring program for first-year students
• Targeted advising after the first year of study
• Support for students who have not yet reached the required credit threshold
• Advisory services in the final phase of the B.A. program: Master’s degree or professional path?
• Improved communication between academic advisors across the joint degree programs

Goal: A Successful Start to Your Studies

The program helps students find their footing at the university, providing orientation on academic expectations and technical support for organizing their studies. More advanced students act as mentors, offering guidance on both the formal and informal aspects of university life—structures, procedures, and key contacts. You’ll also have the chance to connect with peers, build networks, and integrate more easily into your study program.

The skills and insights gained through this program will benefit you well beyond your time at university.

The Mentoring Concept:

At its core, mentoring is simple: a more experienced person (mentor) supports someone less experienced (mentee) over a defined period. It’s a space to openly discuss academic challenges, clarify expectations, and learn from one another.

How It Works:

Experienced students from higher semesters serve as mentors to those in their first or second semester. Typically, two to three meetings (group or individual) take place each semester.

The first meeting usually happens after the orientation sessions and focuses on creating a course schedule and getting initial guidance. A second meeting follows after a few weeks to address new questions or challenges that may have come up. A third meeting often coincides with exam registration, offering a chance to discuss deadlines and exam requirements.

Mentors are available for questions in between these meetings as well. Participation is flexible—students are not required to attend all three suggested sessions but are expected to keep their agreed-upon appointments. Mentees are encouraged to take an active role in shaping the timing and content of the meetings.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is binding. You can sign up using the form below (in German).